Concetti Chiave
- Many examples of past simple tense are provided through dialogue and sentences, focusing on daily activities and events.
- The text includes both the English phrases and their Italian translations, aiding language learners in understanding context and meaning.
- Common verbs like "went," "bought," "ate," and "broke up" are used to illustrate the past simple form clearly.
- The exercises incorporate relatable scenarios, such as dining, shopping, and holiday experiences, to engage learners effectively.
- Conversational exchanges offer practical language use, emphasizing how past events are discussed in everyday English.
English exercises: Past simple - phrases and translation
1) My cousin went to Rome last year.
Mio cugino è andato a Roma lo scorso anno.
2) - Hey darling! What did you eat yesterday? -
- Hello Jane! I ate pizza because I can't cook! -
- Ciao tesoro! Cosa hai mangiato ieri? -
- Ciao Jane! Ho mangiato la pizza perchè non so cucinare! -
3) - Would you like to go shopping with me today? -
- No thanks... I bought a lot of things last month.
- Vorresti venire a fare shopping con me oggi? -
- No grazie...Ho comprato un sacco di cose il mese scorso. Penso che non comprerò nulla per due mesi! -
4) Last summer I went on holiday. It was amazing, I relaxed a lot!
L'estate scorsa sono andato in vacanza. è stato fantastico, mi sono rilassato un sacco!
5) -When did you broke up with Serena?-
- We broke up two months ago, I miss her a lot but she has another boyfriend now. -
- Quando hai rotto con Serena? -
- Ci siamo lasciati due mesi fa, lei mi manca molto ma ha un altro ragazzo adesso. -
6) - Did you enjoy yesterday? What did you do? -
- Yes, I did! I playes computer games and I relaxed. And what about you? Did you enjoyed your free time? -
- No, I didn't. I had to look after my little cousins. -
- Ti sei divertito ieri? Cosa hai fatto? -
- Si! Ho giocato col computer e mi sono rilassato. E tu? Ti sei divertito durante il tuo tempo libero?
- No. Ho dovuto badare ai miei cuginetti. -